The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-11-10
N. o. Times Democrat, 9Th inst.l
shipping League Convention as
BirminghaM

| The Convention of the American Shipping and
| in few days, promises to be a greater success
than the one which has just closed its session at
Boston. Originally intended as u gathering of
the friends of American shipping in the Gulf
States. ii has Sd grown in proportions and
panted in limits to have become industrial
congress. Commercial organizations and repre-
| sentative men from al Taris of the untry have
determined 10 participate iu it, and We are glad
10 observe that New Orleans will furnish cred
liable contingent. The following extracts from
tie programme OF proceedings convey u.idea Of
the range and importance of the questions that
will be considered
/. Prayer by the Bishop OF Alabama.
2. Address of welcome by Hon. A. o. Lane,
Mayor of Birmingham.
3. Commercial and industrial welcome by
Colonel A. b. Johnston, President of Birmng-
ham Chamber of Commerce.
Address by Hon. j. p. Walker, of Missis-
sippi, President of Cult Department of the Ship
ping League.
5. Address by General Joseph Wheeler, Presi-
dent Of the American Shipping and Industrial
League.
q. Address by Captain Ambrose Snow, of New
York, on The Rise and Decadence Of the
American Merchant Marine"
= Address by Senator Morgan, of Alabama,
OF " TIE Necessity OF National Navy Yard at
Gulf Point"
8. Address by Hon. J. c. Burrows, of Michi-
gan, on The Carriage of American Foreign
Mails il, American Ships"
g. Address by Captain J. c. Petersen, of Flor
ida, Cd Should Congress Stimulate Ship Build
ing by legislation"
10 Z ..dress by Hon. W. c. Whitthorne, of
Tennes oe, on The importance of Naval Re-
serve"
H. 4 dress by Rev. NJ c. B. Mason, of New
Oriean' on The Negro Factor in the De-
vrlopm at and Propagation OF Commerce in the
Tropics
u. A ..iress by Hon. Nelson Dinglcy, OF Maine,
o.. "A Free Ships Advisable ?"
l3. ! !dress by Hon. J. NJ. Martin, of Ala
blina, The Interest which Birmingham
has 10 The Development Of American Ship
ping"
IA. A idress by Hon. C. E. Hogg, of Wes, vir
ginia, The Interest OF the Interior in Ocean
Comms 7ce."
Is ldress by Colonel r C. Wood, of New
Orleans on The Value of the Tropical Trade
and How to Secure H."
16. Address by Hon. E. A. Perry Governor of
Florida, on The fraternity of the Southern
States in Relation 10 Gull Navigation
II. Address by Hon. n. D. Wallace, of New
Orleans, on " The Gulf Ports as Important Fac
tors in the Conduct OF Foreign Trade"
lo. Address by Hon. W. h. Miller, Of Missouri,
sippi Country and the Gulf Ports in the Revival
OF our National Merchant Marine"
10. Address by Hon. S. r Mallory, of Florida,
on " The Port OF Pensacola, Its Advantages for
Commerce, Ship Building and other Industrial
Pursuits and as a Site tor Navy Yard"
20 Address by Edward Fenner, E@q., Of New
Orleans, ON The Future of New Orleans IA
Affected by Our Merchant Marine"
81. Address by Hon. Chas. E. Hooker, of Mis-
sssippi, on The Traffic OF the Mississippi River
and It's Tributaries"
%. Address by Breedlove Smith, ESQ of New
Orleans, On The American Ship from Inland
Standpoint
%. Address by Hon. A. NJ Waddell, of
North Carolina, on Commerce Follows the
Mail"
"a. Address by General J. D. Imboden, of Vir.
ginla, on F." The Importance OF Merchant Ma
rnc.'
We have taken frequent occasion to advert to
the Indifference manifested by our commercial
element in commercial and industrial conven-
tions which have an influence in shaping legisla-
tion. The absence Of d representative on the
National Board of Trade has been a positive in
jury to this city and State. Recently in Wash
ington when one of our important industries was
attacked in that body. we had no one there to
defend it. The following extract of the proceed
ings admonishes US of the necessity of vigilantly
guarding our interests: " Mr. Henry, of New
York: Mr.. President, if the resolution of our
friend from Baltimore prevails, it will simply
wipe out the sugar industry of the country; and.
inasmuch as we have not on this floor al the
present time land l regret very much that we
have mott anybody from the sugar producing sec
ten to stand up for that industry, think it is our
duty to do SO as far as We can, in the interest of
the nation at large" At Birmingham we should
not rely upon volunteers to advocate or defend
our Interests. Some of the subjects that will be
presented for discussion materially affect our
commercial future. The conduct of our foreign
trade through the Gulf ports, the selection of
site for navy yard, the establishment Of water
extension, of the systems of railroads which ter
inmate mere, the increase of our tropical trade
and the creation of additional business relations
Hth tie great Northwest, are matters which in
terest this entire community. Our representa-
tive men must be on hand at Birmingham to dis
cuSs them.
The American Girl Triumphant